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WV09 MJO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 MJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 126,127 miles

Chip in screen does not affect drivers view

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,813 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,813 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 120,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear tyre misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear tyre misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear tyre misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear tyre misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 60,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,675 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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WV09 MJO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV09 MJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV09 MJO registered?

WV09 MJO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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